MELISSA MARIE BRAUNSTEINER MD
NPI 1255444998
Family Medicine in Lenoir, NC
NPI Status: Active since August 16, 2006
Contact Information
902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW
LENOIR, NC
ZIP 28645
Phone: (828) 754-0101
Fax: (287) 570-4028
- Individual
- Female
- Family Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About MELISSA BRAUNSTEINER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Braunsteiner, a primary care provider established in Lenoir, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255444998 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 200000730 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1255444998
- Provider Name
- MELISSA MARIE BRAUNSTEINER MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645
- Location Phone
- (828) 754-0101
- Location Fax
- (287) 570-4028
- Mailing Address
- 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645
- Mailing Phone
- (828) 754-0101
- Mailing Fax
- (287) 570-4028
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-16-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-07-2023
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Melissa Braunsteiner sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 200000730
- License State
- NC
- Taxonomy Description
- Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Deluxe + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Deluxe + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold Premier | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Choice | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Gold Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Bronze First 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Bronze First 7500 $25 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 1100 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 1100 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 4000 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 4000 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Gold 1500 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Gold 1500 $15 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible - HMO
- Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible - HMO
- Connect Bronze CMS Standard - HMO
- Connect Gold CMS Standard - HMO
- Connect Silver 3500 Indiv Med Deductible - HMO
- Connect Silver 4400 Indiv Med Deductible - HMO
- Connect Silver CMS Standard - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127GM | OTHER (01) | NC | BCBS PROVIDER NUMBER |
| 89127GM | MEDICAID (05) | NC | |
| 200000730 | OTHER (01) | NC | NC LICENSE |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Melissa Braunsteiner is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 28645 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $83.9
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.12
- Maximum New Patient Price $165.09
- Average New Patient Copayment $20.97
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.53
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.27
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $95.94
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.21
- Maximum Established Patient Price $134.61
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.98
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.65
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 18 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 8 + 4 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 72 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 80 - 72 = 8 | 8 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1255444998 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1548359342 | DR. ROBERT S. BELK M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1245580901 | MRS. JESSICA BYERLY HATTON MA LPCA Individual | Counselor (Professional) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1235524570 | PATTI MOORE HENRY ARNP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1124498878 | MRS. JACQUELYN JEAN HOVIS CRNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1386931566 | CALDWELL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC. Organization | Hospice Care, Community Based | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1194317412 | MRS. LAURA DEANNE CRAIG FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1255919452 | MR. CHARLES DENNIS CRISP JR. Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1396102869 | SUZAN MARIE CABRAL NP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1841734860 | ERICA LOREN BOARD FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1730550237 | AMY DRAKEFORD GORMAN FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1730611955 | SARAH TIMBERLAKE SEAVER AGPCNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1942713300 | AMBER NICOLE FORTENBERRY FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1205284916 | MRS. STEPHANIE B. JOHNSON FNP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (287) 540-1018 |
| 1225052194 | THOMAS VINCENT TIGHE DO Individual | Emergency Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1366407405 | MRS. FREDA EDWINA CLARK COWAN FNP-C Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1578568465 | ELEANOR LATRELLE LOWE FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (287) 540-1018 |
| 1649353392 | DONNA SMITH TATE FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1528378122 | CASEY JO CIRINO FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1982137881 | REBECCA DEMING BALLENTINE M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
| 1184711301 | CALDWELL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC. Organization | Hospice Care, Community Based | 902 KIRKWOOD AVE NW LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 754-0101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255444998, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on August 16, 2006
The provider is located at 902 Kirkwood Ave Nw Lenoir, Nc 28645 and the phone number is (828) 754-0101
The provider's speciality is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $83.9 with an average copayment of $20.97 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $95.94 and an average copayment of 23.98. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
This NPI record was last updated on August 16, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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